Sourced from the mountainous Kaapsehoop region in South Africa's Mpumalanga province, these small natural stichtite specimens display the characteristic formation of stichtite within serpentine matrix. Each piece is selected to showcase the mineral's distinctive appearance, ranging from 2 to 5cm in mixed sizes. Originally discovered in Tasmania and also known as Atlantisite, stichtite remains a rare mineral found at only a handful of localities worldwide. These small specimens serve as display pieces or cutting material.
Mineral: Stichtite (Magnesium Chromium Carbonate) in Serpentine
Chemical Formula: Mg₆Cr³⁺₂(OH)₁₆[CO₃] · 4H₂O
Size Range: 2–5cm (small rough, mixed sizes)
Color Range: Light pink, lilac, to dark purple/magenta (Barbertonite)
Matrix: Black, brown, or green serpentine (light apple green most sought after)
Hardness: 1.5–2 Mohs
Finish: Natural, unpolished (polishes to lustrous sheen)
Condition: Selected natural specimens
SKU: STICHS
Country of Origin: South Africa
Sold By: Per kilogram
Small stichtite specimens from South Africa's Kaapsehoop region offer rare magnesium chromium carbonate in serpentine matrix. This wholesale material displays color variations from pink to deep purple, suitable for mineral collections, lapidary work, or resale requiring authentic stichtite from southern Africa's serpentinite metamorphic provinces.
